This week’s episode is a short holiday message and a moment of gratitude.

With the season being so full, I’m taking a brief pause from guest stories to make sure every story receives the focused attention it deserves. Instead, I wanted to share a simple reflection on connection, the unexpected conversations this podcast has already opened up, and three small ways we can stay connected during a busy week.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, ask thoughtful questions, check in on someone you’ve been thinking about, and remember that the people around us are often carrying more than we realize.

Thank you for being here, for listening, and for creating space for the stories that connect us.

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Breast cancer didn’t just change Emily Crowder’s body. It changed how she listens to it, cares for it, and teaches her children to do the same.

In Part 2 of Emily’s story, she opens up about healing after breast cancer and the deeper transformation that followed. From rebuilding her relationship with her body to navigating fear in the quiet hours of the night, Emily shares how faith, community, and intentional lifestyle changes helped her move from survival into purpose.

This episode is about listening to the whispers before they become screams, advocating for your health, and learning to treat your body with grace instead of criticism. Emily reflects on motherhood, faith, and the support systems that carried her through the darkest moments and continue to walk with her today.

Her journey is honest, grounding, and full of hope. A reminder that healing is not overnight, but it is possible.

In this episode, listeners will gain:
• A new perspective on healing that goes beyond physical recovery
• Encouragement to listen to their body and advocate for their health
• A reminder that faith and community can carry you through the unknown

Emily shares:
• Identifying root causes and changing her lifestyle after breast cancer
• Learning to view her body with care
• The emotional weight of nighttime fear and how faith carried her through
• Telling her children about her diagnosis and walking them through it with honesty
• How motherhood reshaped her motivation for healing
• The importance of surrounding yourself with women who understand your journey
• Bible verses that anchored her through uncertainty
• Becoming “Emily 2.0” and what healing looks like now

Guest: @emilycrow83
Support: @tumanbcf

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Emily never expected to hear the words “you have breast cancer,” especially after a year of screenings that offered more questions than clarity. In this emotional Part 1, she shares the moment that changed everything and the confusing road that led there. She opens up about navigating repeated callbacks, the uncertainty that followed, and the strength it took to keep asking for answers.

Her story is honest, hopeful, and full of courage. It also shows how important it is to trust yourself, speak up, and advocate for the care your body deserves. If you or someone you love is walking through something heavy, Emily’s voice will meet you with comfort and strength.

In this episode, listeners will gain:
• A reminder that even life-changing news can be met with strength you did not know you had
• A deeper understanding of how to advocate for yourself when something feels off
• Encouragement to look for the God moments that show up in the middle of fear

Emily shares:
• The year of screenings and unclear results
• The breast pain she did not want to overlook
• The phone call that changed everything
• How she told her husband, her family, and her children
• The women who stepped in and supported her
• The God moments that carried her through the unknown

Part Two continues Emily’s story and the transformation that followed her diagnosis.

Guest: @emilycrow83
Support: @tumanbcf

Every life has a story worth telling. Follow Unspoken Lives Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation. Visit unspokenlivespodcast.com and follow @unspokenlivespodcast on Instagram.